Effects of Exposure to Micro and Nanoplastics on Maternal and Child Health
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Human Toxicology and Epidemiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 27 January 2026 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editor
Interests: perinatal medicine; plastic pollution; fetal/neonatal; human health
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) have emerged as ubiquitous environmental contaminants, with increasing concern surrounding their potential impacts on human health. Despite increasing evidence of their bioaccumulation and systemic distribution, the specific effects of MNP exposure on maternal and child health remain critically understudied. This Special Issue of Toxics aims to compile cutting-edge research that elucidates the mechanisms of MNP toxicity during pregnancy, fetal development, and early childhood.
We welcome submissions addressing experimental, epidemiological, or modeling studies that investigate MNP exposure pathways, placental transfer, endocrine disruption, immunotoxicity, neurodevelopmental outcomes, and transgenerational effects. Interdisciplinary contributions integrating environmental science, toxicology, reproductive biology, pediatrics, and public health are particularly encouraged. By assembling high-quality international research, this Special Issue will advance our understanding of how MNPs affect vulnerable populations and inform risk assessment and regulatory policies. Researchers with novel findings, systematic reviews, or methodological innovations in this domain are invited to submit their manuscripts for peer review. This Special Issue represents a unique opportunity to contribute to the global discourse on environmental plastics and their implications for maternal and child well-being.
Prof. Dr. Antonio Ragusa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs)
- endocrine disruption
- immunotoxicity
- neurodevelopmental
- maternal and child health
- early childhood
- fetal
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